Among trademarks, there are individual trademarks and collective trademarks. An individual trademark refers to a trademark applied by a single legal person or natural person, while a collective trademark refers to a trademark applied by a group of multiple legal persons or natural persons. Because the scope involved is relatively wide, the management of collective trademarks is much stricter than that of individual trademarks, whether in our country or in European and American countries. So, can collective trademarks be transferred in our country?

Before explaining one point, let’s take a look at the characteristics of a collective trademark: Because it is applied for collectively, every individual in the entire collective has the right to use this trademark, but when you withdraw from the collective After that, this right automatically disappears. In some Western countries, collective trademarks are not transferable, but can our collective trademarks be transferred? The answer is yes. But it also has additional conditions, that is, the subject accepting the trademark must have corresponding qualifications, such as geographical location, technology and services. In fact, when we browse the Internet, there are many articles saying that collective trademarks cannot be transferred. This is seriously wrong. We can look at the national trademark law, which has detailed regulations and explanations in Article 16.

Although collective trademarks can be transferred, the trademark transfer process and procedures are very complicated. It is not like the trademark transfer of a single legal person. There are many materials and certificates to be prepared. In order to complete the transfer more quickly and efficiently, most collective organizations will choose an agency or platform to handle it. The benefits of this are obvious. As professional service providers, major agency companies with experienced teams can provide legal and technical assistance in determining collective trademarks, drafting contracts, and preparing for major procedures. support. However, compared with ordinary personal trademarks, the transfer of collective trademarks is still much less. Although few people will use it, it is still important to have a clear understanding of whether my country's collective trademarks can be transferred.

In today's society, people are becoming more and more aware of copyright. As a representative of copyright, trademark registration application and transfer are very important. Therefore, we should keep abreast of the issue of whether collective trademarks can be transferred, and Understanding relevant laws and policies is a must for legal persons or collectives engaged in business activities.

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